Senior Mental Health Clinician

• Sunshine Coast / Hervey Bay / Bundaberg / Gladstone / Gympie, QLD, Australia
• Full-time

Job Description

About the program
Currently recruiting for an essential new program called the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention (MHAODSP) program, a new initiative delivering comprehensive, integrated, and person-centred care across the CCQ region (Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast).

The Youth Enhanced Services (YES) Program is a pivotal initiative, delivering personalized care to adolescents aged 12-18 through a combination of comprehensive therapies and multidisciplinary team approaches. It combines in-person and digital interactions, including assertive outreach and home visits, to engage youth. Clinical oversight ensures high-quality service delivery, supported by comprehensive referral strategies to enhance care continuity.

About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference in youth mental health? We are seeking a passionate Senior Mental Health Clinician to lead and deliver advanced psychological interventions within the YES Program.

You will play a crucial role in providing individual therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT), group treatments, and multidisciplinary team care to young individuals (12-18 years) facing severe mental health concerns. You will oversee service delivery, engage with local stakeholders, and ensure seamless integration of care plans using both face-to-face and digital modalities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver specialist counselling for young individuals, focusing on severe mental illness
• Supervise and mentor junior clinicians to maintain exceptional service standards
• Exceed service targets and ensure accurate documentation of service delivery
• Collaborate with local stakeholders for coordinated client care and develop referral pathways
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to clinical supervision sessions

What's in it for you?
You will be be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Flexible working conditions tailored to you
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

Qualifications

About you
You bring a blend of dedication and extensive expertise in individual therapy to adolescents and young adults, demonstrating your deep understanding of mental health, trauma, and youth-related issues.

Your qualifications, skills, and experience also include:

• A minimum Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, with a preference for a Master's degree and accreditation by the relevant governing body
• Proficiency in therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness
• Demonstrated strengths in clinical supervision and leadership, ensuring exceptional service delivery and fostering a collaborative team environment

We look forward to hearing from you

Regards

Ryan